The Heaven and Earth Fate-Reversal Art

World: A fantasy world where might makes right and the weak are prey to the strong, perhaps called the Tianxuan Continent. Cultivators absorb “mystic energy” or “spiritual energy,” and advance through clearly defined levels, such as Body Tempering, Origin Opening, Qi Movement, True Essence, Divine Core, Nascent Soul, and Deification.

Protagonist before transmigration: Lin Fan, an ordinary modern-day office drone or down-on-his-luck young man. He may be somewhat timid and resigned to his lot, but deep down, he is unwilling to give up. He may die in an accident, such as a car crash, electrocution, or being crushed by a falling object.

Protagonist after transmigration: He may keep the same name or take a different one, such as Lin Fan. He is a universally acknowledged “good-for-nothing” from a powerful clan, such as the Lin family of Yuncheng. His cultivation has been stuck at the lowest stage, such as the first level of Body Tempering, for years, and he suffers the scorn and bullying of his clan members. The original owner may have died after a particularly humiliating incident or accident, allowing the protagonist to transmigrate into his body.

Golden finger: An unremarkable family heirloom, such as an ancient jade, ring, or damaged magical artifact, which undergoes a transformation when the protagonist transmigrates.